OT:Maybe Paul can help..............

[THE HCP]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/58610/20090417/bobcats_cut_back_wont_field_summer_team/

Wow! No summer league team! Has this ever happened before. That team can't survive in that market. The same goes for Memphis, OKC and NOLA!

 

[ehizzy3]

that sucks, less guys getting a opportunity...

 

[Entity]

Stern, "Maybe Charlotte should get another chance with the NBA."

Subordinate, "Really? I mean how many tiny markets get second chances?"

Stern, "New Orleans, apparently. I'm sure they'll break attendance records. Also, Memphis is a good idea. Let's take a look at Oklahoma City while we're at it. The NHL is exploring the south, which obviously has untapped hockey culture potential as well."

Subordinate, "But those are college towns. The NBA is a big city game."

Stern, "The NBA is a game for cities that build arenas. We need to show every city that."

Subordinate, "But those franchises will lose money, even with arenas. I mean, who wants to see Charlotte play Oklahoma City in the NBA finals?"

Stern, "They won't make it. I promise."

 

[Rodolfo]

I don't think Seattle has to worry about getting a team in the near future.

 

[maxiep]

What a silly thing to cut back on. How expensive can fielding a Summer League team be?

 

[Sinobas]

Seattle is the 15th largest metro-area in the nation, they should have an NBA team. The Clippers should move to San Diego, Baltimore is another large city that could probably support an NBA team. Or how about Hawaiian team? Do they like basketball?

 

[Entity]

Or how about Hawaiian team? Do they like basketball?

Yes, but it's a small market, smaller than any NBA market. They're all Laker fans anyway.

 

[LOTBfan]

Everyone in Hawaii is rich, they can start at like $100.00 for 300 level tickets and make up for the lower attendance.

 

[Entity]

Everyone in Hawaii is rich, they can start at like $100.00 for 300 level tickets and make up for the lower attendance.

Rich people in Hawaii aren't from Hawaii, and really don't give two shits about it except it's warm and has nice beaches, and Waikiki has a great night life. The real locals, who would be the most fervent fans and would be the ones who'd actually pay for tickets, couldn't afford prices like that.

 

[RR7]

A team in Hawaii would be terible. Think about the time shift for team scoming from the East coast./ The awful, awful travel schedule. Them having to play half of their games a good trip away. Would never work.

 

[drexlersdad]

san diego 8th most populated
san jose 10th
jacksonville 12th
honolulu 49th

and for all the people that say david stern isnt rigging the titles because san antonio has won 4, they are the 7th largest market in america. not that he is.

thats just city population though.

 

[drexlersdad]

here is the list of tv markets by size.

1. New York City, New York
2. Los Angeles, California
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. San Francisco, California
5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
7. Washington, District of Columbia
8. Boston, Massachusetts
9. Miami, Florida
10. Detroit, Michigan
11. Houston, Texas
12. Phoenix, Arizona
13. Seattle, Washington
14. Minneapolis, Minnesota
15. Cleveland, Ohio
16. Sacramento, California
17. San Diego, California
18. Denver, Colorado
19. Tampa, Florida
20. St. Louis, Missouri
21. Atlanta, Georgia
22. Baltimore, Maryland
23. Orlando, Florida
24. Indianapolis, Indiana
25. Portland, Oregon
26. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
27. Kansas City, Missouri
28. San Antonio, Texas
29. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
30. Salt Lake City, Utah
31. Norfolk, Virginia
32. Charlotte, North Carolina
33. Las Vegas, Nevada
34. Columbus, Ohio
35. Raleigh, North Carolina
36. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
37. Hartford, Connecticut
38. Cincinnati, Ohio
39. New Orleans, Louisiana
40. Nashville, Tennessee
41. Birmingham, Alabama
42. West Palm Beach, Florida
43. Providence, Rhode Island
44. Jacksonville, Florida
45. Fresno, California
46. Dayton, Ohio
47. Austin, Texas
48. Memphis, Tennessee
49. Grand Rapids, Michigan
50. Santa Barbara, California
51. Tucson, Arizona
52. Tulsa, Oklahoma
53. Buffalo, New York
54. Little Rock, Arkansas
55. Louisville, Kentucky
56. Green Bay, Wisconsin
57. Greensboro, North Carolina
58. Albuquerque, New Mexico
59. El Paso, Texas
60. Harlingen, Texas
61. Honolulu, Hawaii

 

[Entity]

Not including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton.

 

[MARIS61]

What a silly thing to cut back on. How expensive can fielding a Summer League team be?

A mere pittance I'm sure.

Send them a check.

 

[oldmangrouch]

What a silly thing to cut back on. How expensive can fielding a Summer League team be?

Proably less than the combined salaries of Jordan and Larry Brown.

 

[maxiep]

Proably less than the combined salaries of Jordan and Larry Brown.

I'm thinking it can't be more than $100-$200K.